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Economy

Policy centre demands transparency in ZESCO’s power purchase agreements

The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has called on ZESCO, Zambia’s state-owned power utility, to provide regular and transparent updates on ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 30, 20240

Economy

Standard Chartered confirms rumours of planned exit from retail banking operations in Zambia

Indications have emerged that Standard Chartered Bank is set to opt out of its retail banking operations in Zambia where it had operated ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 30, 20240

International

Namibia faces election chaos as voting extended after ‘irregularities’

Namibia – Tensions are mounting in Namibia after a controversial extension of presidential and parliamentary elections into the weekend owing to “irregularities” that ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 30, 20240

Economy

Zambia enforcing local partnerships to safeguard mineral wealth, says trade minister

The Zambian government has reiterated its directive for foreign investors to partner with local stakeholders to prevent the exploitation of the country’s raw ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 30, 20240

Tech

Tech minister, Mutati, bemoans poor quality of mobile services in telecoms sector, demands improvements

Technology and Science Minister, Felix Mutati, has urged mobile service providers to ensure consistent and reliable services despite the challenges in the telecommunications ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 29, 20240

ZM Index

Kwacha gains ground amid rising inflation, copper prices

The Zambian Kwacha is projected to maintain a steady trading range as supply, demand, and market sentiment shape its position against major currencies. ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 29, 20240

Metro

Technology ministry claims 100,000 students enrolled in TEVET institutions

The Ministry of Technology and Science has said Technical, Entrepreneurial and Vocational Education and Training (TEVET) institutions across Zambia have enrolled about 100,000 ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 29, 20240

Economy

Parliament moves to tighten regulation on online gambling

Parliament has adopted a motion to strengthen the regulation of online gambling in Zambia, aiming to address growing concerns over its societal impact. ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 29, 20240

Economy

Zambia’s capital market remains resilient to close at K171.9 billion in September

Zambia’s capital market has demonstrated capacity for growth, supported by a relatively stable exchange rate a factor that is beneficial to the industry. ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 28, 20240

Economy

Drought reportedly fuels surge in LPG consumption to over 11,000 metric tonnes in 2024

Zambians have consumed over 11,000 metric tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) this year, driven by a drought-induced power deficit that has heightened ...

By Bumba MulengaNovember 28, 20240

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